Touring poets should hit up Tara Brenner on Facebook to see if we have an available spot. When we do, it's $150 for either show (the all-ages gig includes both a feature and a workshop, the 21+ gig is just a feature, but they pay the same).

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Founded in 1998, Da Poetry Lounge is one of the nation's premier Open mic venues. DPL Slam was created in 2001 and has gone on to win NPS and place in the top 10 multiple times. I hate writing these so, we'll stop there.

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Last Saturday Fayetteville is where the best performers and artists from northwest Arkansas come together for a variety show unlike anything else around. Every last Saturday of the month, variety performers of all types get ten minutes each to entertain the audience. Additionally, before the final act of the night we host the Word War, an audience-judged poetry slam with a $50 prize for the winner.

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Fort Worth Texas
No Other Entertainment Group Offers More For The Money Than Mike Guinn Ent and Fort Worth Poetry Slams.
Food-Show-Great Talent-Free Parking-Giveaways.
WE DO IT ALL! And by doing so have almost singlehandedly changed how promoters cater to their audience. COME SEE WHY!
OPEN MIC TONIGHT IN FORT WORTH AT MIJOS FUSION AND LOUNGE! 1109 Magnolia Str. Fort Worth.
MIJOS is an 5 star restaurant and lounge in the vibrant upscale hospital district near downtown fort worth.

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Freshwater Wordsmiths is a poetry slam and open mic experience in Detroit, Mi like none other. Each show is different and can include anything from a wide variety of segments including acclaimed features, themed open mics, and open family discussions over community issues. We're a haven for artists who love the craft and are looking for a home to share their work and hone their skills in a city known for hard work. Freshwater Wordsmiths is dedicated to continuing to open doors and build workshopping opportunities for the artists in the Detroit area.

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The Fuck Yeah Poetry Slam sprang from the spoken word appreciation blog fuckyeahpoetryslam.tumblr.com The Whole slam happens on the internet! Visit the blog to see if there is currently an ongoing sign up. All Videos are aired on youtube.com/teamwonderdave For info on the sign up and submission process please visit the blog and click on the Online Poetry Slam tab.

Anyone may sign up competition is limited by the age restrictions set forth by Poetry Slam Inc and the National Poetry Slam Host City Committee.

Golden State Slam & Open Mic is a bi-weekly open mic in Oakland California. Our Slam Master is (3 Time Bay Area Grand Slam Champion & 2003 Slam Finalist) Shawn William (Formerly known as "nerCity") and Co-Slam Master/Host (2009 Slam Finalist) D'Dra White. The GSSLAM started in Oct. of 2009, In 2010 the GSSlam was the first West Coast team to compete at the famous Southern Fried Poetry Slam competition in Atlanta, GA.

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HawaiiSlam's First Thursdays is the largest registered poetry slam in the world (with 500+ in attendance). HawaiiSlam offers $100 in cash prizes to the winner, and features Hawaii's best performance poets, live musicians, MC's, live painters, and national touring poets. In addition, featured DJ's offer up turntable bliss to keep the night flowing smoothly.

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Hear, Here! affirms every individual to listen, write, and share.
More than time spent with microphone and pen, we dig deep and plant seeds to foster inclusive, intergenerational, educational and life-sharing community relationships.

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Houston Poetry Slam is the original PSI certified poetry slam in the city of Houston. Formerly known as Southmore House Poetry Slam founded by Doug Shields in 2002, we became Houston Poetry Slam in 2005. We are now associated with the Poetry In Reverse every last Tuesday monthly poetry reading.

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Houston VIP is a bi-monthly slam that takes place in Houston, TX. We offer free workshops prior to every slam. Our workshop/slam series occur the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month beginning at 7pm at Boomtown Coffee. We are located at 242 W. 19th Street in Houston's Heights district.

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As a dedicated organization of social evolution, we strive to create and promote the awareness of performance art as an instrument of positive self-expression. Through the teaching, writing and performance of poetry and prose in a forum that supports all levels of talent and experience, we endeavor to be the village where confidence is cultivated and strength is forged from within. The troubled, the exiled, the misunderstood - they are all welcome here. We are Inkwell Poetry Slam.

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The Jambalaya Soul Slam started at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham in 2005 and has been supported by the St. Joseph's Historic Foundation ever since. Each month the slam brings together the best poets in the area to compete for a cash prize and an invitation to Grand Slam Finals where the Bull City Slam Team (BCST) is picked. The Jambalaya Soul Slam also features some of the best poets from across the country each month. The Jambalaya Soul Slam has been highlighted in the News & Observer, Herald Sun, and other media as one of the area's most successful arts programs.

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Slam and open mic that takes place every Thursday in Jersey City Downtown.
Poets compete for points and spots in Quarterfinals on a weekly basis
There are 4 Quarterfinals and 4 Win And Your In Slams (WAY IN)
The 4 winners of Quarterfinals and the 4 Way In winners compete in the first semi-final (Top 4 Advance)
The Second semi-final is the top 8 point getters on the season (Top 4 Advance)
8 poets move into finals
Grand Slam Champion Represents Jersey City Slam at IWPS and gets a book deal with Mylk 'N' Honee Publishing.